Carle Place Substation Replacement

The Carle Place substation will be replaced to accommodate the additional third track on the Main Line.

Project Overview

The Carle Place substation, located at the southeast quadrant of Meadowbrook State Parkway and the LIRR just north of Mallard Road, will be replaced as part of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville. This substation is approximately 40 years old and nearing the end of its operational life. The Carle Place substation replacement is a key component in accommodating the additional third track and supporting future growth of the LIRR. The Carle Place substation replacement is part of a larger initiative to enhance service reliability and support system expansion throughout the LIRR and ultimately support the growth and development of Long Island.

“Since the 1940s, people talked about adding a third track and modernizing the Main Line corridor – and now we’re actually doing it.” – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Forty percent of LIRR riders pass through the LIRR’s congested Main Line. That’s one among many reasons why the project to modernize…

“I’m within five minutes of the Northern State or the Meadowbrook Parkway,” says Viscusi, president of the Carle Place Civic Association. “So, wherever I have to go workwise, I can easily jump on and off major roadways.” That centrally located convenience, along with a short commute to Penn Station from…

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a historic $5.6 billion transformation of the Long Island Rail Road to strengthen the region’s transportation infrastructure and usher in a new era of economic growth. After 70 years of stagnation, all 100 transformative LIRR capital projects are moving forward, including the Main Line…